Stackable bed



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United States Patent 3,321,776 STACKABLE BED John 0. Black, 18094Parlkside, Detroit, Mich. 48221 Filed May 7, 1965, Ser. No. 454,045 4Claims. (Cl. 5-8) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE in use.

This invention relates to a stackable bed and more particularly to a bedhaving at least two portions that may be freely swung from a storageposition to an operative position.

Although different forms of stackable beds, for example trundle beds,have been proposed, this type of bed has not enjoyed any widespreadacceptance. One reason for the rejection of such types of beds has beenthe difficulty with which the stored bed may be moved from its storageto its operative position. In addition, such storable beds do not permitthe storage of more than two individual beds.

A stackable bed embodying this invention comprises first and secondmattress supporting portions. Leg means support the first portion upon afloor. The second portion also is supported upon a floor at a differentlevel than the first portion so that the portions may be stored in avertically stacked relationship. The portions are pivotally connectedadjacent one corner thereof for swinging motion of the second portionfrom its storage position to an Operative position.

A principal object of this invention, therefore, is an improvedstackable bed.

A further object is a stackable bed having pivotally connected portions.

An additional object is a stackable bed that is freely movable from astorage to an operable position. I

Other objects and advantages of the instant invention will be apparentfrom the following specification, claims and drawings, wherein:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a stackable bed embodying thisinvention;

FIGURE 2 is an end elevational view of the bed shown in FIGURE 1; and

FIGURE 3 is a perspective view, with a portion broken away, of the bedin its operative position.

Referring now in detail to the drawings, a bed embodying this inventionis indicated generally by the reference numeral 11. The bed 11 includesa first frame 12 having a head rail 13, foot rail 14, and side rails 15and 16. The rails 13, 14, 15 and 16 may be integral or separate piecesinterconnected in any suitable manner. A mattress 17 is supported uponthe first frame 12. A pair of spaced upstanding legs 18 and 19 areaffixed to the head rail 13 adjacent the corners of the frame 12 forsupporting the adjacent end of the frame 12 upon a floor 21. A singlesupporting leg assembly 22 is positioned adjacent one corner of theother end of the frame 12 for supporting the other frame end in a mannerwhich will become apparent as this description proceeds.

A second frame 23 is positioned below the frame 12 so that the frames 12and 23 may be stored in a vertically stacked relationship (FIGURES 1 and2). The frame 23 3,321,776 Patented May 30, 1967 includes a head [rail24, foot rail 25, and side rails 26 that support a mattress 27. A pairof casters 28 are provided at opposite corners of the head rail 25 tosupport the frame 23 for rolling movement upon the floor 21. A singlecaster 29 is provided in the forward end of the foot rail 25.

Referring now to the single supporting foot 31 contacts the floor 21 atits lower end. The upper end of the foot 31 is affixed to IE1 bracket 32that is connected to the foot rail 14 of the frame 12. A bushing 33encircles the portion of the pin 31 that extends between the bracket 32and a bracket 34 that is aflixed to the foot rail 25 of the bottom frame23. The lower end of the tubular member 23 may be allixed, as bywelding, to the bracket 34. A stop (not shown) is provided on theunderside of the bracket 34 to space the foot end of the frame 23 at afixed vertical distance above the floor 21.

The rear frame rail 26 of the frame 23 is provided with an upstandingfollower 35 that is adapted to contact an arcuate track 36 that extendsbetween the rails 16 and 14 of the frame 12. When the lower frame 23 isswung from its storage position (FIGURES 1 and 2) to its operativeposition (FIGURE 3) the follower 35 glides along the track 36 as theframe 23 is pivoted about the foot 31. A stop member 37 is provided uponthe frame rail 14 to contact the follower 35 and fix the lower frame 23in its operative position. A handle 38 may be afiixed to the head end ofthe frame rail 26 to facilitate swinging of the frame 23 between itsstorage and operative positions. When the frames are in their storageposition, a latch 39 supported upon the frame rail 25 of the lower frame23 may be pivoted into engagement with the stop member 37 of thecorresponding frame rail of the upper frame 12 to retain the frames 12and 23 in their storage position. The latch 38 also provides verticalsupport for the forward edge of the foot end of the upper frame 12.

The disclosed bed may serve as a sofa or the like when in its storageposition by providing a backrest in the form of a detachable pillow 41..It should also be readily apparent that any number of individual bedunits may be provided. Each of the units can be pivotally supported froma common supporting leg of the type indicated by the reference numeral22 in the disclosed embodiment.

While it will be apparent that the preferred embodiment of the inventiondisclosed is well calculated to fufill the objects above stated, it willbe appreciated that the invention is susceptible to modification,variation and change without departing from the proper scope or fairmeaning of the su-bjoined claims.

What is claimed is: 1. A stackable bed comprising a first mattresssupporting portion adapted to receive a mattress on its upper surface,

leg means for supporting said first portion upon a floor,

a second mattress supporting portion adapted to receive a mattress onits upper sunface, said second portion being supported on a differentlevel than said first portion for storage of said portions in avertically stacked relationship with the respective mattresses storedone above the other, and

means pivotally connecting said portions adjacent one corner thereof forswinging movement of said second portion from a storage position to anoperative position for completely exposing the mattresses supported byeach mattress supporting portion.

2. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting frame mattresson its upper surface,

a pair of spaced leg means at one end of said first frame,

a single supporting leg at one corner of the other end of said firstframe,

leg 22, a pin or adapted to receive a a second mattress supporting frameadapted to receive a mattress on its upper surface, said second framebeing supported on a different level than said first frame for storageof said frames in a vertically stacked relationship with the respectivemattresses stored one above the other, and

means pivotally supporting said second frame adjacent one corner thereofupon said single supporting leg 'for swinging movement of said secondframe from the storage position to an operative position for completelyexposing the mattresses supported by each mattress supporting portion.

3. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting frame,

a pair of spaced legs at one end of said frame for supporting said firstframe upon a floor,

a single supporting leg at one corner of the opposite end of said firstframe,

said first frame having an arcuate track formed on the undersidethereof,

a second mattress supporting frame, said second frame being supportedbelow said first frame for storage of said frame in a vertically stackedrelationship,

guide means on said second frame for cooperation with said track, and

means pivotally supporting said second frame at one corner thereof uponsaid single supporting leg for swinging movement of said second framefrom the storage position to an operative position.

4. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting frame a pairof spaced leg means at one end of said first frame [for supporting saidframe upon a floor,

a single supporting leg at one corner of the opposite end of said firstframe,

an arcuate track formed on the underside of said first frame adjacent tosaid single supporting leg,

a second mattress supporting frame, said second frame being supported ata lower level than said first frame for storage of said frames in avertically stacked relationship,

follower means on said second frame cooperating with said track,

means pivotally supporting said second frame upon said single supportingleg at one corner thereof for swinging movement of said second framefrom the storage position to an operative position,

stop means at one end of aid track for cooperating with said follower tolimit the movement of said second frame into its operative position, and

latch means upon said second frame for cooperating with said stop meansfor locking said second frame in its storage position.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,926,672 9/1933 Foster 5-182,920,330 1/1960 Reaney 58 3,117,324 1/1964 Sevcik 5-185 CASMIR A.NUNBERG, Primary Examiner.

1. A STACKABLE BED COMPRISING A FIRST MATTRESS SUPPORTING PORTIONADAPTED TO RECEIVE A MATTRESS ON ITS UPPER SURFACE, LEG MEANS FORSUPPORTING SAID FIRST PORTION UPON A FLOOR, A SECOND MATTRESS SUPPORTINGPORTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A MATTRESS ON ITS UPPER SURFACE, SAID SECONDPORTION BEING SUPPORTED ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL THAN SAID FIRST PORTION FORSTORAGE OF SAID PORTIONS IN A VERTICALLY STACKED RELATIONSHIP WITH THERESPECTIVE MATTRESSES STORED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER, AND